The above example is just typical of the type of cases we are being told about and asked to look into; we do our best with all of the cases we are asked to help with and each is different. There is such a grey area with the laws for animal rights and cruelty cases in Spain and how best to deal with them, so we were grateful for more advice from the division of the Police, that is the only authority in Spain that have legal recourse in matters of animal cruelty.

This week we had a meeting with Seprona, the division of the Guardia Civil that deals with the environment and is also responsible for dealing with animal cruelty if it is against the law.

We were slightly worried that we had done something wrong as they called us and asked for a meeting. We were hopeful though, that this would be a turning point and something very good for the future of our work. They had not met with an animal welfare, or rescue Association here before – this was a first for them and they were very interested in our work. We had compiled all of our recent rescues in a file with before and after photos, along with the vet reports about the state of the animals when they were clinically examined. We were also proud to show them how many photos we have of dogs in their new homes. The surprise on their faces when they saw some of our before and after photos was a real boost for our confidence. They have told us many things that will help us and will help others, so now we must make a plan to best use and disseminate this information.

Seprona has around three officers in each wide area to deal with many things, including the environment, plants, protection of birds, the oceans, fires and many other things. So, it is quite clear the resource is nowhere near enough to even touch the service of what is needed here for animal welfare.

More information here as we need to let people know the best way to handle cruelty and neglect. We continue our work that Actin may be influential in setting up some kind of service that is totally for animal welfare and cruelty cases. We need support with these plans and ideas, so please join us. We need teams of people to help with this.

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I live in Cariatiz, Sorbas up the road to where I live a large horse is being kept in a confined space and is left for days without attention. He has very little straw and is living in his own urine and faeces, it is disgusting and heartbreaking to see, the conditions are so bad he is covered in his own faeces. The part ruin is in between Los Andreses and Los Manas

There are several things you can do to try to help. Firstly take some photos and report it to the police. There are details on our website under the animal welfare law section. We also have some leaflets to download on our website, there are Spanish and English versions and there is one in particular that outlines the correct way to look after an animal. Perhaps you can print one of these and deliver it to the address. Lastly find an association who are nearer to you who can help to look in to the welfare of the animal. Andreas Animal Rescue also deal with horses.

There are several things you can do to try to help. Firstly take some photos and report it to the police. There are details on our website under the animal welfare law section. We also have some leaflets to download on our website under the information tab, there are Spanish and English versions and there is one in particular that outlines the correct way to look after an animal. Perhaps you can print one of these and deliver it to the address. Lastly find an association who are nearer to you who can help to look in to the welfare of the animal. Andreas Animal Rescue also deal with horses.

I pass a dog which is tied up has a box for a bed . She is fed but never allowed to walk anywhere. Her nails have grown so long and despite trying to get the owner to get them cut nothing has been done.

I have a problem with pups which have been caged for a year and are only let out every three months when their cage/box is cleaned. The owners live elsewhere and there is no possible reason except for torture, to keep them in such circumstances. I need to contact Seprona, how do I do it?
Thanks

I am so pleased that the police and yourselves are beginning to work together. Many times I have heard that the police would do more but they don’t have any back up so bless you for being there. xxxx may you expand quickly x

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